CTP Practice - Writing Mechanics

The (a)   dog was captured and taken to the animal shelter. What is the correct spelling of the missing word in the sentence above?

• Iooce

• Ioce

• Ilose

• loose

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'loose', which means not tight or free from restraint. The other options are misspellings or do not fit the context of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

• Let’s return the wallet to the rightful owner, we'll keep the map though until we can find a newer one.

• The dictionary is mine the other books are Jonathan’s.

• Maddie confessed to her part in the escapade, Kim denied any knowledge whatsoever of the episode.

• I’m not good at telling stories; I have an embarrassing habit of forgetting the characters’ names and even crucial details.

Answer explanation

The correct choice uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses properly. The other options lack necessary punctuation, making them run-on sentences or incorrectly structured.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a capitalization error?

• The group consists of Russian dancers.

• They like to cook vegetables Chinese style.

• The group has few american artists.

• Maybe she should have chosen the Venetian lace.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The group has few american artists.' contains a capitalization error because 'american' should be capitalized as 'American' since it refers to a nationality.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a capitalization error?

• The group consists of Russian dancers.

• They like to cook vegetables Chinese style.

• The group has few american artists.

• Maybe she should have chosen the Venetian lace.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The group has few american artists.' contains a capitalization error. 'American' should be capitalized as it refers to a nationality.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence contains an error in capitalization?

• My favorite place is Lake Mars.

• John Jacobs named the lake after his favorite planet, Mars.

• The lake was named by a local landowner, John Jacobs.

• It is located three miles from mount Jackson.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'It is located three miles from mount Jackson.' contains an error in capitalization. 'mount' should be capitalized as 'Mount' since it is part of a proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which sentence has an error in capitalization?

• The only movies she likes are French comedies.

• The story was first reported in a Chicago newspaper.

• She signed up to take an english class.

• Let's try the diner that specializes in Mexican food.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'She signed up to take an english class.' contains an error in capitalization. 'English' should be capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to the language.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which of the following words CANNOT be used to modify a noun?

• Reddish

• Pier

• Linen

• Molten

Answer explanation

The word 'pier' is a noun and cannot modify another noun, while 'reddish', 'linen', and 'molten' are adjectives that can describe nouns. Therefore, 'pier' is the correct answer.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

You should (a)   the invitation at once.

• accept

• decline

• ignore

• send

Answer explanation

You should accept the invitation at once, as it implies a prompt and positive response. Accepting shows enthusiasm and willingness to participate, which is typically the expected action in such situations.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Mark decided not to wear shorts today; ------, he wore his new faded jeans.

• Instead

• Because

• Later

• And

Answer explanation

The word 'Instead' indicates a contrast between Mark's decision not to wear shorts and his choice to wear jeans, making it the best fit for the sentence. The other options do not convey this contrast effectively.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following sentences includes a correctly written title?

• Mary enjoyed reading the new edition of “Nation’s business.”

• Maria told her little sister to watch sesame street.

• The last book I read was Peter Pan.

• The new york times is my brother’s favorite newspaper.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The last book I read was Peter Pan.' because it properly capitalizes the title 'Peter Pan' without quotation marks, following standard title formatting rules.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D